Head Drive Pulleys for Steel & Sponge Iron Plants

Purpose-built for raw material and finished product conveyors in U.S. steel and sponge iron facilities, UGES head drive pulleys handle extreme loads from iron ore, pellets, and hot sponge iron. Engineered for high-temperature and high-impact conveying environments. Engineered to CEMA standards for consistent performance across the line.

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Head Drive Pulleys Key Specifications

Pulley Diameter

500mm to 1200mm, optimized for high-tension belt drives handling iron ore, pellets, and sponge iron at steel plants

Lagging Type

18mm ceramic tile lagging with CN bonding for extreme abrasion resistance against iron ore and pellet conveying

Shell Thickness

18mm to 25mm heavy-wall MS fabricated shell, engineered for shock loads from lump ore and scrap charging conveyors

Shaft Material

EN24 alloy steel shafts, induction-hardened at bearing seats, rated for heavy shock loads in steel plant conveyor systems

Bearing Assembly

Spherical roller bearings in SNL split plummer blocks with high-temperature grease and heavy-duty contact seals

Design Standard

Designed to IS 8531 and DIN 22101 standards with enhanced safety factors for impact and thermal loading conditions

Industrial Applications

Iron Ore & Pellet Conveyors
Head drive pulleys power conveyors transporting iron ore and pellets from stockyards to blast furnace bins, handling abrasive bulk material at high tonnage.
Sponge Iron Discharge Conveyors
Drive pulleys on hot sponge iron discharge conveyors operate at elevated temperatures up to 250°C, requiring heat-resistant lagging and bearing arrangements.
Coke Oven Feed Conveyors
Used on conveyors feeding coal blends to coke oven batteries, where consistent belt drive and resistance to coal tar buildup are essential.

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